My last blog post The 2 Things You Need To Be A Pro Photographer prompted a lot of wonderful feedback. I was getting messages thanking me for sharing insights that many felt were insider secrets. First of all, thank you…
People say that photography is over-saturated with amateur shooters and enthusiasts making it impossible to have a career in this industry. People are right if you think that you should be competing against those amateurs and enthusiasts. To thrive as…
Mastering the flatlay is all about the details. Once you’ve learned how to make your hero product take centre stage in your flatlay, it’s time to turn your attention to the supporting props. Secondary props add context to your hero…
Shooting great product photos at home can be much simpler than you might think. If all you need are photos for social media or your online store, you don’t need a big fancy studio or lots of expensive gear like…
Photography is all about storytelling. It’s like a movie told in one frame. As the photographer, you are the director, producer, cinematographer, art director, writer and editor all in one. And if your image is a movie, then your hero…
Have you ever noticed that popular flatlays often have a similar bright feeling? It has to do with the lighting. Flatlays are usually shot with a soft, broad light to get that bright, clear quality. Soft meaning no sharp shadows,…
I’ve had my recent US road trip penciled into my imaginary diary since November 14, 2012 – about 5 minutes after experiencing my first total solar eclipse. I’m not sure if you can call me an eclipse chaser now that…
Peak. Flatlay. Fever. We’ve reached it. That familiar bird’s eye view is probably dominating your Instagram feeds right now. Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last several years, you already know that flatlays are wildly popular and…
We all keep hearing the same advice: Your flatlay needs a solid colour palette. But how the heck do you make that happen? How do you even start? First, let’s cover why a solid colour palette will greatly improve your…
If you follow my feed @whatshepictures on Instagram then you probably know that I love shooting my flatlays with a tripod. You often see it in behind the scenes photos of me working in my studio. My tripod is my…